The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
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Computer-based interventions have been developed to improve cognitive performance after mild traumatic brain injury; however, a thorough evaluation of this body of research has not been addressed in the literature. ⋯ Overall, computer-based interventions seem promising as an approach to improve working memory in individuals with acquired brain injury. There is no evidence that currently available interventions are specific to mild traumatic brain injury. Well-designed research studies with adequate sample sizes are needed to assess the effect of computer-based interventions on cognitive performance after mild traumatic brain injury.
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Automated pupillometry is emerging as a mainstay in neurocritical care primarily because it overcomes limitations of manual pupillary examinations. Although several recent studies show improved assessment accuracy with a pupillometer, few investigate clinical use, specifically how well parameters correlate with multimodality monitoring and outcomes. The primary aim of this study was to examine correlations between serial pupillometer readings and intracranial pressure (ICP) values among neurocritically ill patients. ⋯ Automated pupillometry in neurocritical care is a valuable adjunct to traditional invasive monitoring. Integration of routine pupillometer assessments not only improves accuracy of examinations but also correlates with ICP values.